A few years ago was the first time I learned about the amazing medicinal properties of yarrow. Since then, I harvest some every year to keep around the house for first aid uses. When yarrow is in bloom during the summer, it is easy for me to run out to the garden and harvest some to use. I used to dry yarrow to use for first aid purposes year round. I found that it wasn't as … [Read more...]

I learned how to make herb infused oil a number of years ago and it is a skill I don't know how I lived without! Years ago I thought making herb infused oil would be too difficult, but then I tried it and was amazed at how easy it is. Every herb or flower I grow or come across in the mountains, I read more about to see if it has any medicinal properties that could be … [Read more...]

Today I'm thrilled to welcome a fellow Montana blogger and guest poster, Kathie at Homespun Seasonal Living. Kathie also teaches a Fiercely D.I.Y. e-course which you can read more about at the bottom of this post.
Chamomile, either wild or domesticated, has some amazing healing and skin softening properties making it excellent not only for its calming effect when … [Read more...]

Today we welcome a special guest, Elaine from Green Path Herb School, a new sponsor on our blog.
Imagine you are walking through the forest near your home. As you look around you, you start noticing the plants growing nearby. Imagine knowing each of these plants; understanding how to use them, when to harvest them and which parts to use. Envision being able to … [Read more...]

If you're like me and love herbs and natural herbal remedies, then you need to check out Natural Herbal Living Magazine. This is a monthly online publication that highlights a different herb each month. The magazine provides in-depth information on the herb ranging from an herbal monograph to herbal uses in teas, recipes for body care products and more. By focusing on one herb … [Read more...]

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